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Geography
NZ has two main island
South island and North Island
Features a diverse landscape with volcanoes, glacial lakes, green pastures, sandy beaches, rocky shores, and mountains
M
ā
ori Culture
Māori
are the indigenous people of New Zealand
Today Māori make up 14% of NZ population
Haka is a traditional war dance still performed today
Many traditional art forms in NZ such as weaving, tattooing and carving come from
Māori culture
Language still commonly used
Weather
New Zealand experiences seasons opposite of the US.
Spring: September - November
Summer: December - February
Fall: March - May
Winter: June - August
Temperatures in the North Island can range from 39-81 degrees Fahrenheit in November
Other NZ Facts
Currency: New Zealand Dollar
Capital: Wellington
Government: Constitutional monarchy with a parliamentary system of government
Kiwi Phrases
Kia Ora - Hello/Bye/Thanks
Tramping - Hiking
Togs - Swimwear
Munted - Broken or ruined
Sweet as - Cool/Awesome
I'm knackered - I'm tired
Wop-wops - middle of nowhere
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